Mengxing Cheng
About Mengxing Cheng
Mengxing Cheng is a Quantitative Technologist with extensive experience in high performance computing and system administration. He holds a Ph.D. in computational physics and has worked at several academic institutions and a trading firm since completing his studies.
Work at Radix Trading
Mengxing Cheng has been employed at Radix Trading LLC as a Quantitative Technologist since 2020. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in computational physics and high-performance computing to develop quantitative models and strategies. His work involves leveraging advanced algorithms and data analysis techniques to enhance trading operations.
Education and Expertise
Mengxing Cheng holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics from the University of Florida, which he completed from 2005 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Fudan University, studying there from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computational physics, contributing to his expertise in complex scientific computations.
Background
Mengxing Cheng has a diverse professional background, beginning with his role as a Research Assistant at the University of Florida from 2007 to 2010. He later served as a Research Associate at the same institution from 2011 to 2013. Cheng transitioned to Florida International University as an HPC System Administrator from 2013 to 2016, and then to the University of Chicago, where he worked as an HPC System Administrator from 2016 to 2020, eventually becoming the Principal HPC System Administrator for a brief period in 2020.
Achievements
Mengxing Cheng possesses 14 years of experience in high-performance computing (HPC) and Linux environments, with 9 years specifically in high-performance and grid computing administration. His extensive experience reflects a strong commitment to HPC system engineering, which has been a consistent focus throughout his career.